SOLUTION: Jim began a 137​-mile bicycle trip to build up stamina for a triathlete competition.​ Unfortunately, his bicycle chain​ broke, so he finished the trip walking. The whole trip

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: Jim began a 137​-mile bicycle trip to build up stamina for a triathlete competition.​ Unfortunately, his bicycle chain​ broke, so he finished the trip walking. The whole trip      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1158410: Jim began a 137​-mile bicycle trip to build up stamina for a triathlete competition.​ Unfortunately, his bicycle chain​ broke, so he finished the trip walking. The whole trip took 6 hours. If Jim walks at a rate of 3 miles per hour and rides at 37 miles per​ hour, find the amount of time he spent on the bicycle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
              SPEED           TIME       DISTANCE

RIDE            37             b           37b

WALK             3            6-b          3(6-b)

TOTAL                          6            137

Question asks for amount of time on bicycle, b which can be found in solving
37b%2B3%286-b%29=137.